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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Comparison – Which dog is better Curly-Coated Retriever or Da Kochyano Spay?

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Name Curly-Coated Retriever Afghan Hound
OriginsEngland flagEngland Afghanistan flagAfghanistan
Group Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. What other names are these breeds known by?
No data available Da Kochyano Spay
Eastern Greyhound
Persian Greyhound
Ogar Afgan
Sage Balochi
Tazhi Spay
Tazi
Baluchi Hound
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Large Large
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound. Which breed is heavier?
65-80 pounds (29-36 kg) 50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)
Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
72.5 pounds (32.5 kg) 57 pounds (28 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound? Is a Curly-Coated Retriever taller than an Afghan Hound?
25-27 inches (63-69 cm) 27-29 inches (69-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
26 inches (66 cm) 28 inches (71.5 cm)

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound. Which breed costs more?
$600-$800 $2000-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound?
Frequent: The Curly-Coated Retriever is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare training requirements.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare alertness levels.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare territorial behaviors.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound. How do their temperaments differ?
Independent
Sensitive
Intelligent
Lively
Trainable
Clever
Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound?
High: Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound social needs comparison:
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are a social breed.
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Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound?
The wanderlust potential of the Curly-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home.
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Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound? Which can be better for hunting?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare vocalization tendencies.
Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.
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Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare play drive and energy.
Average: Curly-Coated Retrievers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare living space needs.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Curly-Coated Retriever indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare adaptability levels.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Curly-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Curly-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare average lifespans.
8-12 years
The average lifespan of Curly-Coated Retriever: 10 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Curly-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound. Which breed is healthier?
Curly-Coated Retrievers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound?
Frequent
The Curly-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare activity levels.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs have an average exercise need.
Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average risk for obesity.
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Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare daily food needs.
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare allergy friendliness.
No See more. Yes See more.
Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound? Compare breed colors.
Black
Liver
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare maintenance needs.
Easy to groom: The Curly-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare drooling amounts.
The Curly-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare natural smell levels.

Medium

The Curly-Coated Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound? Compare fur types.
Curly Fine
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare bathing frequencies.
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound? Do Curly-Coated Retriever dogs shed more than Afghan Hound dogs?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare kid-friendliness.
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound? Which dog is more friendly?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Curly-Coated Retriever or Afghan Hound? Can a Curly-Coated Retriever and an Afghan Hound be friends? Do Curly-Coated Retriever dogs get along with Afghan Hound dogs?
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound?
Yes
Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Curly-Coated Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Curly-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare therapy capabilities.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare scenting abilities.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare SAR abilities.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare maritime abilities.

Yes

Curly-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Curly-Coated Retriever or an Afghan Hound? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which has stronger military background?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which has larger litters?
6-8 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Curly-Coated Retriever vs Afghan Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1924 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Curly-Coated Retriever and Afghan Hound. Which is more widely recognized?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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